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Expert guidance, tips and news to keep you ahead, sharing ideas, insight and inspiration across a range of topics.

CV tips for success

Everything you need to create a compelling CV that opens doors.

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  How to create the perfect cover letter
  A decent cover letter can make all the difference when trying to get noticed by would-be employers. Here’s our guide to getting it right It’s tricky to get yourself noticed when hunting for a job, but an… Read more: How to create the perfect cover letter
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  What are the most common spelling mistakes on CVs?
  Small typos and mistakes are the bane of a working adult’s life – and nothing’s worse than letting one slip on your CV! According to Business Insider, here are the most frequent grammar slip-ups we make. ‘Manger’… Read more: What are the most common spelling mistakes on CVs?
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  Five steps to spring-clean your CV
  It’s the season for a good old clear out. So why not give your CV a polish, by following our five-step guide? “The mistake many people make about their CV is to think of it as a… Read more: Five steps to spring-clean your CV

All you need to know about interviews

From acing interviews to following up effectively, everything you need for success is right here.

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  Five things to do after the job interview
  So, you’ve prepared for the big interview and nailed it. Should you breathe a sigh of relief and forget about it until you receive a call from your recruiter? Hint: the answer is no! Are you confused… Read more: Five things to do after the job interview
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  The Just Recruitment guide to interview dressing
  If you’ve been invited to an interview for your dream job, you’ll want to make a great first impression. Here’s how to dress for success. Picture the scene. You’ve walked into the interview room for a job… Read more: The Just Recruitment guide to interview dressing
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  Everyone preparing for a job interview needs to read this
  Getting ready for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but these top tips will help you nail it By Lydia Cerguera Your application has been accepted. Your CV has been read. Now you’ve been invited… Read more: Everyone preparing for a job interview needs to read this
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  What do you think of garden gnomes?
  Not a question many people have to answer in their lives, but something you may have to think about anyway! You walk into the interview room and your nerves are through the roof, but there is solace… Read more: What do you think of garden gnomes?

Insights & Advice

Your go-to guide for navigating the changing world of work, boosting your productivity, and mapping out your long-term career goals.

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  Want to make your next trip more than just a holiday?
  Meaningful travel can change your perspective, deepen your connection with other cultures and leave you with experiences that stay with you long after you return home. To the uninitiated, “meaningful travel” may sound like the sort of… Read more: Want to make your next trip more than just a holiday?
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  Feeling stuck in your career? Here’s how to take the next step
  Do you feel like your career has stalled? Perhaps you’re no longer enjoying your role, you’ve stopped learning new skills, or you’re unsure what your next step should be. You’re not alone. Research from Nottingham Trent University… Read more: Feeling stuck in your career? Here’s how to take the next step
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  Stepping up: how to find your ideal next job
  Considering a career move? Below is our seven-step guide to making the leap in today’s job market. It’s time for a change in your professional life. You’ve achieved your goals in your current role and are ready… Read more: Stepping up: how to find your ideal next job
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  Moving Jobs: A guide to breaking the news
  It’s never easy telling your colleagues that you’re moving jobs. Here’s a guide to help smooth the transition. The days of the job for life are well and truly behind us. The average UK worker will move… Read more: Moving Jobs: A guide to breaking the news

Employer resources

Expert advice, market trends, and workforce solutions to help you build and scale your dream team.

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  Achieve your business objectives through the power of “catalytic mechanisms”
  Every business wants to achieve its objectives. But setting ambitious goals is only part of the challenge. The real question is how to create the conditions in which people can turn those goals into results. One approach… Read more: Achieve your business objectives through the power of “catalytic mechanisms”
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  Six steps to attracting and retaining top talent
  Want to secure the very best people for your team? Here are six things you need to do right now. Every employer dreams of having a team of people who are at the very top of their… Read more: Six steps to attracting and retaining top talent
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  Anyone who manages a team needs to learn these theories
  Can’t get your team on song? These teamwork theories may help you understand why It is hard to think of a workplace in which teamwork doesn’t form at least a part of the dynamic among employees. Even… Read more: Anyone who manages a team needs to learn these theories
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  The High Price of a Bad Hire — And Why Better Hiring Starts at the Junior Level
  Few business decisions carry as much hidden financial risk as hiring the wrong person. The problem is widespread and expensive. According to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Oxford Economics, the genuine cost of a bad… Read more: The High Price of a Bad Hire — And Why Better Hiring Starts at the Junior Level